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Department of Philosophy

World leading in research and teaching excellence in philosophy, at the forefront of the discipline, its reform, and its application to the major issues facing the world.
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Welcome to Philosophy at Durham

The Durham Philosophy Department is amongst the most prestigious departments in the UK. The Department is a hub for the wider Philosophy community at Durham, which is a lively, friendly group of people including undergraduates, postgraduates and staff, committed to the pursuit of philosophical knowledge and understanding. We are a pluralistic department that values and promotes a variety of approaches to philosophical reflection including research in analytic, Continental, African, Buddhist, and other philosophical traditions.

 

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32nd in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
World top 50 Our Arts & Humanities subjects were ranked 33rd in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
Athena Swan Gender Charter Bronze Award
Times Good University Guide Our Philosophy Department is ranked 4th in the country for employability with a score of 85%, according to the Times Good University Guide 2023

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Durham University’s Department of Philosophy is a centre for world-class research and teaching in a wide range of fields. Discover all of our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Undergraduate study

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Postgraduate study

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Meet our Students

Meet our students and find out more about why they chose to study Philosophy at Durham University and what career paths they pursue.

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Research

At Durham, we have a very different vision of the life of the philosopher. For us, philosophy is a joint enterprise, a subject that one makes progress in through conversation, collaboration, and community.

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What’s it like studying Philosophy?

Find out why Emily decided to study Philosophy at Durham and how an average week as a Philosophy student looks like.
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Choosing the right university, and why I chose Durham

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Find out more about our department, courses and support. Contact us by phone or email below.

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  • Email for postgraduate research enquiries

    • Department of Philosophy

    Durham University
    50 Old Elvet
    DH1 3HN
    United Kingdom

    Tel: +44 (0)191 334 5325
    Tel Undergraduate: +44 (0)191 334 6559
    Tel Postgraduate: +44 (0)191 334 6553

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